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Definition of optic - Reverso English Dictionary
Adjective
1.
visionTECH. relating to the eye or visionTECH.
- The optic nerve is crucial for vision.
2.
viewing useTECH. designed for use in viewingTECH.
- The optic device enhanced his ability to see at night.
Noun
1.
opticsTECH. lens or part in optical instrumentsTECH.
- The telescope's optic was scratched.
2.
beverageUK device for dispensing drinks in barsUK
- The bartender used an optic to pour the whiskey.
Images of optic
device for dispensing drinks in bars
Expressions with optic
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related to the use of fiber optics
The fiber-optic cable provides fast internet access.
cable composed of thin glass or plastic fibers
The technician examined the fiber optic cable's structure.
cable transmitting data using light through fibers
The internet connection uses a fibre optic cable.
related to the use of fiber optics
The fibre-optic cable improved internet speed.
nerve transmitting visual information from the eye to the brain
Damage to the optic nerve can lead to vision loss.
method for high-speed data transfer through optical fibers
Fiber optic transmission systems are essential for modern telecommunications.
line through lens center with no refraction
The light traveled along the optic axis of the lens.
crossing of optic nerves at brain's base
Damage to the optic chiasm can affect vision.
the crossing of optic nerves at the brain's base
The optic chiasma is crucial for binocular vision.
white, cup-like area in the optic disc
The doctor examined the optic cup for signs of glaucoma.
location where ganglion cell axons exit the eye
The optic disc is crucial for visual signal transmission.
area where optic nerve fibers exit the retina
The optic disk is crucial for transmitting visual information to the brain.
part of the eye where optic nerve exits retina
The doctor examined the optic nerve head for signs of damage.
nerve fibers transmitting visual info from thalamus to cortex
The optic radiation is crucial for processing visual stimuli in the brain.
Origin of optic
Greek, optikos (of sight)
Terms with optic included in their meaning
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broadcasting system
television system that delivers programs via coaxial or fiber-optic cables
broadcasting
television service delivered through coaxial or fiber-optic cables
medical
eye disease damaging optic nerve, impairing vision
eye condition
group of eye diseases causing optic nerve damage
health science
loss of sight from optic nerve or brain illness, not eye defect
brain
crossing over of optic nerve fibers
biology
related to a chiasm, like the optic chiasm
medical
related to the optic chiasma in the brain
medical
fluid-filled space near the optic chiasm in the brain
technology
broadband network using fiber optic cables to homes
abr: Fiber Optic Service
internet and TV service using fiber optic cables
acr: Fiber Optic Transmission System
system for transmitting data using light pulses through fiber cables
acr: fiber to the building
fiber optic cable to a building
medical
inflammation of the optic nerve and retina
medical
swelling of the optic disc from intracranial pressure
medical
inflammation of the optic nerve head
fiber optics
photodetector used in fiber optic networks
abr: Posterior Ischemic Optic Neuropathy
eye problem where blood flow to the optic nerve is blocked
optic nerve
the nerve transmitting visual information from the retina
abr: single mode 1
fiber optic cable for one light path
abr: synchronous optical networking
system for sending data over fiber optic lines
technology
internet service using fiber-optic cables
fast internet
telecommunication service using fiber-optic technology
medical
crossing of optic nerves at brain's base
Examples of optic in a sentence
The optic properties of the lens were examined. The optic lens provided a clearer view of the distant mountains. She adjusted the optic settings on her camera for a sharper image. The camera's optic needs replacement. He cleaned the optic of the microscope carefully. He adjusted the optic to ensure the right measure.
The optic malfunctioned, spilling the drink.
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- French:optique, élément optique, ...
- German:optisch, Optik, ...
- Italian:ottico, ottica, ...
- Spanish:óptico, óptica, ...
- Portuguese:óptico, óptica, ...
- Chinese:视觉的, 镜片, ...
- Japanese:視覚の, レンズ, ...
- Arabic:بَصَرِيّ, عَدَسَة, ...
- Hebrew:אוֹפְּטִי, אֵלֶמֶנְט אוֹפְּטִי, ...
- Russian:зрительный, линза, ...
- Ukrainian:зоровий, оптика, ...
- Hindi:दृष्टिगत, लेंस, ...
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